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Standard Ignition DS-213 Headlight Switch
| Brand | Standard Ignition DS-213 |
|---|---|
| Attachment Method | Direct, Snap Fit |
| Color | Metal |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Finish | Metal, Plastic |
| Functions | Headlight |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Fits | Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile · 76 vehicles |
Direct, snap-fit design. Installs cleanly with a secure connection.
Copper alloy conductors. Deliver strong conductivity with low resistive losses.
100% tested. Verified for mechanical and electrical switching performance.
Cross-references 1S1548, 2-HLS22 and 53-22340 for the same application. See all 9.
Headlight Switch for Select GM Vehicles
The Standard Ignition DS-213 headlight switch is built for direct replacement in select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile applications. It uses a 12-volt design with a female rectangular connector, 7 male blade terminals, and a direct snap-fit attachment method for service-focused repairs.
Key Features
- Headlight switch function for exterior lighting control
- Direct, snap-fit attachment method
- 12-volt electrical design
- Female rectangular connector with 1 connector interface
- 7 male blade terminals for vehicle-specific wiring layouts
- Metal color and metal/plastic finish
- Copper alloy conductors for strong electrical conductivity and reduced resistive loss
- 100% tested for mechanical and electrical switching performance
Detailed Description
Standard Ignition DS-213 is a replacement headlight switch engineered for vehicles that require a direct-fit electrical switch with the correct connector style and terminal layout. It is designed for dependable headlight operation in applications such as 1982-1989 Chevrolet Camaro, 1978-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, and 1978-1985 Buick LeSabre, along with other listed GM models. The DS-213 part number is also referenced in service catalogs for related applications where a 12-volt headlight switch with a rectangular female connector is specified.
This part cross-references Standard Motor Products (e.g., LS57, SW165) for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Help Solve
- Headlights that do not turn on or off correctly
- Intermittent lighting control from worn internal switch contacts
- Heat-related electrical resistance at the switch
- Broken or unreliable dash-mounted headlight switch operation
- Connector or terminal mismatch during replacement service
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify connector shape, terminal count, and vehicle equipment before installation. This DS-213 switch is listed for select vehicles with specific notes, including Camaro, Celebrity, and 6000 applications with emissions or equipment restrictions, plus models without Twilight Sentinel, Deluxe Instrument Panel, Daytime Running Lights, or Auto Headlights where noted. Confirm the original switch configuration against the vehicle’s build details before replacing the part.
Quality Assurance
Standard Ignition states that this switch is built with robust materials, copper alloy conductors, and full mechanical and electrical testing to verify switching performance. The DS-213 is intended to meet the demands of professional service work in select Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Buick LeSabre headlight switch applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1991 | Pontiac | 6000 | — | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models without Daytime Running Lights |
| 1991 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | — | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | — |
| 1991 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | — | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | — |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup. |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup. |
| 1990 | Pontiac | 6000 | — | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models without Daytime Running Lights |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup. |
| 1989 | Pontiac | 6000 | — | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models without Daytime Running Lights |
| 1988 | Buick | Century | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1988 | Pontiac | 6000 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Deluxe Instrument Panel |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1987 | Pontiac | 6000 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Deluxe Instrument Panel |
| 1987 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1986 | Pontiac | 6000 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Deluxe Instrument Panel |
| 1986 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1986 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1985 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1985 | Pontiac | 6000 | LE | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1985 | Pontiac | 6000 | Base | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1985 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1985 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1984 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1984 | Pontiac | 6000 | LE | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1984 | Pontiac | 6000 | Base | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1984 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1984 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1983 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1983 | Pontiac | 6000 | LE | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1983 | Pontiac | 6000 | Base | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1982 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Camaro | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | Sedan | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1982 | Pontiac | 6000 | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1981 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1981 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1981 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1981 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1980 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | Sedan | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1980 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1979 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | Sedan | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto Headlights; w/ Gauge Cluster |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1979 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1978 | Buick | LeSabre | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Twilight Sentinel |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | Sedan | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto Headlights; w/ Gauge Cluster |
| 1978 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1978 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1978 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | — | — | — | N/A | — |
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